Prince Hall Freemasonry
What is the name of the first Black lodge in America, founded by Prince Hall?
African Lodge No. 1, established on March 6th, 1775 by Prince Hall and fourteen other free Black men, was the first African American Masonic Lodge in the United States.
Besides Freemasonry, what other organization did Prince Hall found?
The African Grand Lodge, in December 1808 (one year after the death of Prince Hall) met in a general assembly of the craft.
How many Master Mason members of a Lodge must be present to “open” a Lodge of Entered Apprentices?
Seven (7) Master Masons must be present to "open a Lodge of Entered Apprentice.
Why is the Entered Apprentice placed in the Northeast corner of the Lodge?
To signify that he has begun his Masonic life
What are the three “Supports” of the Lodge?
Wisdom, Strength and Beauty
What is the name of the British lodge that granted Prince Hall and his brethren the authority to meet as African Lodge No. 1?
Lodge No. 441, significant in Freemasonry because it is the British military lodge that African Americans into Freemasonry.
What is the name of the tavern in Boston where Prince Hall and other Black men were initiated into Freemasonry?
Green Dragon Tavern. On the Second Floor of the tavern is where the Masonic Lodge met.
At minimum, who are the seven Lodge Officers required to "open" lodge of the Entered Apprentice?
Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Treasurer, Secretary, Senior Deacon, and Junior Deacon
What is a Cable-Tow?
A cord worn by the Candidate. It represents the bond of brotherhood and the willingness to assist within certain bounds, often symbolized by the length of the cable tow.
These are symbolically represented by the Lesser Lights?
"The Sun, Moon, and Master of the Lodge"
What was the main purpose of Prince Hall Freemasonry?
To provide fellowship, self-improvement, and community service for Black men
What is the name of the British regiment from which Prince Hall and other Black men were initiated into Freemasonry in 1775?
British 38th Regiment of Foot, This military based lodge that was stationed in Boston during the colonial period.
These are symbolically represented by the “Three Great Lights” of the Lodge?
The Holy Scriptures, Square and Compass
What is a Hoodwink?
A blindfold. It symbolizes the initiate's state of "being in the dark" about the secrets of Freemasonry before receiving enlightenment.
Why were you divested of metallic substances?
To teach you a lesson in Charity
What is the name of the city where Prince Hall and his fellow Masons began their work?
Boston, Massachusetts
Name the three Lodges that met in general assembly in 1808 to organize the African Grand Lodge #1
African Lodge #459 (Boston), African Lodge #459 (Philadelphia) and Hiram Lodge #3 (Providence)
These are the nine ways (in order) in which you furthermore solemnly swore never to reveal the secrets of Masonry
"[...that I will not] write, print, paint, stamp, stain, cut, carve, mark nor engrave them"
What are the principle working tools of an Entered Apprentice?
The Gavel and the Twenty-Four Inch Gauge
Why is Entered Apprentice known as Youth in masonry?
The Entered Apprentice is known as Youth in Masonry because it represents the initial stage of a Mason's journey, where he is untried and unproven.
While Prince Hall Freemasonry was largely for African Americans, it has always been open to men of all what?
All ethnicities and nationalities
In 1847, African Grand Lodge #1 Changed it's name to What and Why?
Out of respect for their founding father and first Grand Master, Prince Hall, they changed their name to the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, the name it carries today.
Who are the Patron Saints of Freemasonry
The Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist
The Apron of an Entered Apprentice is turned which way?
The Apron Flap of an Entered Apprentice is worn "Up"
For Entered Apprentice, What is the Bible opened on and Biblical Scripture Referenced too?
Psalms 133:1 "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"